Disaster Recovery Cost Estimator — On-Call & Remote

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Oklahoma City (OK)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs by developing accurate, defensible cost estimates for infrastructure restoration, emergency work, and permanent work projects. This on-call, as-needed role may be remote, field-based, or hybrid depending on client needs.

You will analyze damaged infrastructure, validate scopes, prepare estimates, and assist with funding eligibility determinations, coordinating with

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in construction estimating or related discipline.
Experience developing conceptual, parametric, and detailed cost estimates for infrastructure or facility projects.
Experience estimating labor, equipment, material, and construction costs.
Familiarity with modern construction practices, facility assessments, project scope development, and construction inspection activities.
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

Support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery programs through project scoping, damage assessment, and cost estimating activities.
Support site inspections of damaged facilities and infrastructure to understand disaster-related damages, proposed repairs, and construction requirements.
Evaluate project scope, means and methods of construction, and restoration approaches.
Assist with the development and validation of disaster recovery project scopes.
Collaborate with applicants, engineers, architects, contractors, and program staff to define eligible work and project requirements.
Prepare conceptual, parametric, and detailed bottom-up cost estimates for disaster recovery projects.
Develop labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor, and general conditions cost estimates.
Estimate costs associated with repair, restoration, reconstruction, mitigation, and replacement projects.
Prepare cost analyses for roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, drainage systems, parks, and other public infrastructure.
Support development of FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF) analyses when required.
Develop estimate documentation that is clear, defensible, and suitable for audit and program review purposes.
Review engineering reports, plans, specifications, contractor proposals, and construction cost documentation.
Evaluate project assumptions, quantities, unit costs, and estimating methodologies.
Apply knowledge of applicable construction standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
Identify cost drivers, scope changes, and factors impacting project eligibility and funding.
Assist project teams with cost validation, reasonableness determinations, and documentation reviews.
Provide technical estimating expertise to project managers, Public Assistance consultants, and applicant representatives.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, architects, environmental specialists, grant professionals, and construction experts.
Maintain project records and supporting documentation per client/program requirements.